First published in 1999, this study starts with Martin Luther’s I have a dream speech on equality for all. Dr. King’s words still reflect the hopes, ideals, and aspirations of many women seeking to improve the quality of their lives and their children’s. Exploring the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Program (JOBS) for women, public assistive changes in the education and job training in the welfare system pertaining to African American women. Holding up past explanations of welfare dependence of the 'culture of poverty' or' feminisation of poverty' and a more recent focus of 'urban underclass', the author notes that these fail to include African American experiences, in particular female's experiences and failed to adequately address the historical, political, socio-economic, sexist and racial ideologies that prevailed within American society. This study also looks at the problems and issues related to poverty by examination of legislative policies and their impact on those who were most effected by them- the policy enforcers and the woman/families receiving public assistance.

Do you feel like you are on the short side of life? Have you felt like life has passed you by without any accomplishments? Are there some things in your life which you just can't get over? Or you keep going over and over in your mind, wishing things could be different? If you have these questions or any other questions on life, then you need to pick up this devotional and open the pages for your own encouragement. You will become blessed and encouraged as your fingers turn the pages of the book. You will be filled with new hope that there are second chances, and God still reaches out to you with His love and grace. Now begin with me expecting good things for your life. God is right there walking with you every step of your journey.